A great story , interesting characters , twists and turns , and a happily ever after!

We’ve all lied when we’re not having a good day, right? As did Verity Hartley who thought “It Had to be a Duke” she entangled in a fake engagement in Vivienne Lorret’s first book of her newest The Liar’s Club series! The book starts off crazy, hilarious, and strong! And, we get more crazy, laugh out loud moments throughout the book especially when Verity and Magnus Warring, the Duke of Longhurst, are bantering. I enjoyed Lorret’s choice to involve an ex-family friend in her ruse because of Verity’s nemesis, which helps reveal and mend the past. I love the wholesome familial and friendship aspect of the book, plus the suspense aspect to uncover past scandal details. The story does get a little wild considering who Verity’s new friend in town is. The connection is not ideal however I appreciate that both have different feelings for the third party. What I really appreciate in this book is Lorret’s plot twists and giving each main character time for further reflection and growth. Then the book makes an amazing, unexpected full circle with the duke’s grand and public gesture! If you want to read about ex-family friends who have no verbal sparring filter towards each other yet find themselves in compromising positions, then I highly recommend this book! Thank you to Net Galley, Avon Books, and Harper Voyager US for the ARC in exchange for a honest review.